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Okay, I’ve intentionally avoided this thread for long enough. I'm taking the plunge and part of the drill is stating my goal to all those around me. I’ve already begun the process this weekend. Thanks to the administrators of TDPRI for this aspect of the forum. It gives me the opportunity to share my intentions with everyone thereby adding more leverage in my effort to achieve improved health.
5’11”, 178 lbs, 118/75 blood pressure and cholesterol <200, that was me for decades. In the past, my doctor was actually anxious to see if I was still 178 when I showed up for my visits. Not any longer. Now that I've stopped all forms of strenuous exercise for almost four years, I'm feeling the flab. I'm a weak POS. For the past couple of years I've settled into 192 lbs, 135/77 blood pressure, with my cholesterol remaining <200. I'm mostly worried about the blood pressure, which spikes even higher when I’m stressed. Also, I would like to feel a little stronger and could do without the slight gut that makes my jeans feel too snug when they first come out of the dryer.
So, it's less salt & more salads, less TV/computer surfing & more treadmill, less alcohol & more water. This is my routine for the next thirty days. My wife has maintained her healthy lifestyle throughout, so that makes it easier for me. The second phase of my plan is to abstain from alcohol for Lent, which arrives early this year, a month from Wednesday I believe. By the time Easter comes I will be strong enough to hit the rail trails with my mountain bike early Saturday mornings. If I wasn’t so afraid of breaking a another finger on my left hand I’d even consider skating again.
The first thirty days is the toughest. Plus I've never gotten in shape before without the goal of competing on a team. There's a first time for everything.
Treadmill... Despise the treamill and the stationary bike.
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